Your 2017 turkey buying guide

There was a time when the only question you had to ask when buying your Thanksgiving turkey was how big. Nowadays, there is much more to consider: fresh, frozen, natural, organic, free-range, pastured, heritage. (If you’re not sure what the labels mean, check out this guide to turkey terminology.) Once you’ve decided what kind of bird you want, you have to locate one. Standard, frozen turkeys are readily available at most major grocers. For something a bit more specialized, this chart should help you find whatever variety of fresh turkey you fancy.